Family Orientation 2014 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome ............................................................................... 2 Schedule Wednesday, August 20 ......................................................... 3 Thursday, August 21 .............................................................. 3 Friday, August 22 .................................................................. 5 Saturday, August 23 .............................................................. 6 Sunday, August 24 ................................................................ 6 Monday, August 25 ............................................................... 9 Speakers and Administration ............................................... 13 Finding Your Way How to Send Mail to Your Student ....................................... 18 Mobile Applications .............................................................. 19 Dining Options—Morningside Heights ................................ 20 “And the Survey Says...” (Dining & Sightseeing) .................. 21 Campus Map ......................................................................... 22 Subway Map .......................................................................... 25 Dear Class of 2018 Parents and Families, On behalf of Columbia College and The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science, it is my pleasure to welcome you to Columbia University and to Family Orientation. You are now a part of our Columbia community, and we have planned a series of events to help acquaint you with our vibrant campus. We believe that orienting you to the student experience and the many resources available at Columbia will enable you to contribute positively to your student’s success. The schedule for Family Orientation is designed to: • Answer questions about the transition to Columbia • Help you understand what to expect during the first year of college • Introduce many of the faculty, staff, alumni, and support services with whom you and your student will engage • Provide opportunities to network and meet other Columbia families • Connect you to the City of New York and its cultural and recreational opportunities • Instill pride and excitement for Columbia and our traditions During Family Orientation, you will have the chance to attend workshops to learn more about Columbia’s community of advisers, share coffee or a meal with families from all across the country and all over the world, and participate in Convocation—a special event marking the official start of the Columbia academic experience. I hope to meet each of you at Family Orientation and Family Weekend (October 24 – 26, 2014). If I can be of any assistance to you, please do not hesitate to contact me. My colleagues and I look forward to working with you and celebrating the accomplishments and successes of the Class of 2018. Regards, Matthew Patashnick Executive Director, Family Engagement & Special Programs 212-854-2446 | [email protected] 2 Wednesday, August 20 ISOP Family Check-in 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Butler Plaza West Shopping Trips to Bed Bath & Beyond 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. College Walk, 116th St. & Amsterdam (Departure and Drop-off Point) Forgot to buy a fan? Don’t have any hangers? Take our free shuttle bus to Bed Bath & Beyond to buy any household goods, bedding, bathroom accessories, or electronics that you need. Plus, students get a discount with their Columbia University ID! The shuttle leaves several times an hour. Move-in Scoop-in 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Butler Plaza West Take a break from moving to enjoy a frozen treat! Thursday, August 21 Check-in/Registration 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Butler Plaza Welcome & Understanding Campus Resources 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Alfred Lerner Hall, 2nd Floor, Roone Arledge Cinema Supporting a Successful Transition for You and Your Student 10:00 – 11:15 a.m. Alfred Lerner Hall, 5th Floor, Satow Room This session will provide an opportunity for you to discuss common concerns about your student’s transition to college as well as about your own transition to “parenting from afar.” Counseling and Psychological Services (CPS) and Residential Life professionals will answer questions and discuss the many ways that we are here to provide support for your student and to partner with you to help your student flourish at Columbia. Featuring Anne Goldfield, Associate Director, Counseling and Psychological Services; Anna Schmidt-MacKenzie, Director of Residential Life. 3 Parents as Partners: Supporting the Health of Students 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Alfred Lerner Hall, 5th Floor, Satow Room Maintaining a focus on health and learning to navigate health systems can be a challenge. We invite you to join members of the Columbia Health team to learn more about our services, how we work to support the health and well-being of your student, and how you can partner with us. By working as partners we provide great support and learning opportunities as your student works to achieve her/his personal and academic goals. Featuring Michael P. McNeil, Executive Director, Alice! Health Promotion, Student Health Insurance, and Immunization Compliance, Columbia Health. Lunch 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. John Jay Dining Hall Be sure to wear your parent name badge, and show it to the staff at the counter when you arrive. Responsible Community @ Columbia 2:00 – 2:45 p.m. Alfred Lerner Hall, 5th Floor, Satow Room Find out how to talk with your student about maximizing the Columbia experience without potential alcohol-related consequences. You can play a significant role in encouraging and supporting healthier decision making with your college student. Please join key campus partners to learn about Columbia’s efforts and you can reinforce the message of being smart, safe, and responsible. Featuring Cristen Kromm, Associate Dean for Residential Life; Michael P. McNeil, Executive Director, Alice! Health Promotion, Student Health Insurance, and Immunization Compliance, Columbia Health. Beyond the Gates: Academics Abroad 3:00 – 3:45 p.m. Alfred Lerner Hall, 5th Floor, Satow Room The Office of Global Programs provides a wide range of international academic opportunities to Columbia undergraduates. Come to this session to learn about our programs and how they integrate into and enhance each student’s wider personal, academic, and professional goals. Topics covered will be program types, integration with major and concentration, financial concerns, health and safety issues, and other international opportunities around campus. Featuring Sara Ede, Assistant Director, Office of Global Programs. Butler Library Tour 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Meet in Butler Library, Room 203 Take a librarian-led tour of Butler Library, the largest of Columbia’s 21 libraries and centers. Learn about our vast collections and customized research services for undergraduates as we explore this beautiful and historic building. Featuring Anice Mills, Undergraduate Services Librarian. 4 Friday, August 22 Check-in/Registration 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Butler Plaza Resources and Services for International Students from the Center for Career Education and the International Students and Scholars Office 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Alfred Lerner Hall, 5th Floor, Room 555 Join representatives from the Center for Career Education (CCE) and the International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO) to learn about resources and services for international students, how each office works with students throughout their time at Columbia, with particular emphasis on the first year, and challenges and strategies for international students in the internship/job search. Featuring Ellen Cohen, Associate Director, International Students and Scholars Office; Courtney Como, Executive Director, Employer and Alumni Relations, Center for Career Education; Niamh O’Brien, Associate Dean, Undergraduate Career Development, Center for Career Education. The Core at Columbia 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Alfred Lerner Hall, 5th Floor, Room 555 The Core Curriculum is one of the founding experiments in liberal higher education in the United States, and it remains vibrant as it enters its tenth decade. Come learn how students will be transformed by this academically rigorous exploration of the human experience. Featuring Roosevelt Montas CC’95, GSAS’04, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Director of the Center for the Core Curriculum. ISOP Family Lunch 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Hamilton Lawn (Tented) Enjoy your food under the tent or find a favorite campus spot. NYC Double-Decker Bus Tour 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. College Walk, 116th St. & Amsterdam (Departure and Drop-off Point) Enjoy a private bus tour of Manhattan and familiarize yourself with the city in which your student will be living. Seating is limited and available on a first- come, first-served basis. Students will attend ISOP programming during this time. 5 Saturday, August 23 Free Time All Day Various Locations This is your chance to explore the city! If you need recommendations for what to do and see, turn to the section in the back of this book called “And the Survey Says...” (Page 21) August 24 & 25: Sunday, August 24 Show your Family Orientation name badge at Joe Check-in/Registration Coffee, located in 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. the Northwest Corner Building Butler Plaza on the 200 level, to receive a 10% discount. Breakfast 8:00 – 11:00 a.m. Hamilton Lawn (Tented) There’s nothing like moving in to work up an appetite! Come join us for a Continental breakfast in front of Hartley and Wallach Halls. Family Luncheon 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Hamilton Lawn (Tented) Meet your student and join fellow